Carrock from Swineside

I'm sure some folk think we're boring going up the same fells quite frequently (maybe they just think we're boring anyway, but do we care?), but when they are this close to home and there are so many options of routes, we might as well make the most of it. Also, we have friends over for supper, so an early finish is in order or there will be 6 hungry folk later!

We parked at Swineside and walked along the road, back to Mosedale. A nice warm up before we headed straight (nearly) up Keel Crag.

Somebody is enjoying herself

Despite a strange haze below, it was warm and sunny up here. Shirt sleeves for me, long tongue for her.

How on earth does she fit it all back in?

For anyone with an interest in sheep folds  this must be a cracking route. There are three within the first couple of miles. That's Carrock summit, where we are heading

A quick coffee stop to admire the view. That's Bannerdale Crags with a bit of snow on the ridge 

As it is Breeze's Birthday soon, we organised an RAF Flypast in her honour.  Blencathra in the background

Time to recharge the batteries for the next 30 or 40 miles. The summit cairn on Carrock provides welcome shelter from the other breeze (which has suddenly turned quite cool), while we have our lunch.

From the summit we head over Round Knott and Miton Hill (the lump ahead of  Husband)

Before turning to follow Brandy Gill down to the workings below.

This is a real hidden gem, somewhere to come exploring another day perhaps

From the workings below Brandy Gill, we followed the road back down Mosedale to the car. About 6.5 miles and back home with plenty of time to hoover up and get cooking!!